Foxconn Research Institute and Quobly Launch Toolbox to Enhance Quantum Computing Research

Taipei, May 13 (CNA) -- The Foxconn Research Institute and French silicon-based quantum computing institution Quobly jointly announced on May 12 the release of an open-source numerical toolbox developed by both parties. This toolbox is designed for Quantum Phase Estimation (QPE) algorithm design, offering researchers a structured environment to more accurately understand the practical needs of future quantum applications.

In a press release, the Foxconn Research Institute and Quobly stated that QPE is a cornerstone of fault-tolerant quantum computing and holds critical application value in the fields of quantum chemistry and materials science. On future fault-tolerant quantum computers, QPE is the core algorithm for calculating the "ground-state energies" of molecular systems.

The Foxconn Research Institute and Quobly indicated that the newly released toolbox provides researchers with a practical environment to delve into the implementation methods of QPE and its impact on resource requirements, focusing on algorithm building blocks and the various constraints during actual execution.

Both parties announced that the jointly developed software is now available for free use by academia and researchers. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment from the Foxconn Research Institute and Quobly to promote the co-design of algorithms and hardware, and to accelerate the progress towards practical fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Thibaud Louvet, a Quantum Algorithm Scientist at Quobly, stated that the goal of this collaborative development is to provide a practical numerical testbed for QPE, helping researchers move beyond purely theoretical cost models and develop more realistic intuitions for the development of fault-tolerant quantum algorithms.

Hsieh Ming-hsiu, Director of the Quantum Computing Research Institute at the Foxconn Research Institute, said that by combining cutting-edge quantum algorithms with advanced tensor network technology, this toolbox offers researchers a structured environment to precisely understand the practical needs of future quantum applications.

According to information, Quobly is actively involved in the quantum microelectronics field, developing "silicon-based quantum chips" using validated semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Founded in 2022, Quobly actively connects science and industry to ensure the scalability and manufacturability of quantum computing. Quobly has established a strategic partnership with STMicroelectronics to accelerate the industrialization process of silicon quantum chips. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150513